Employee turnover can be a major problem for many organizations, but it doesn’t have to be -- by following these strategies, you could reduce your turnover rate and result in a healthier and more profitable business.
Leading a team can be exciting, inspiring, exhilarating, exhausting, and sometimes draining all at the same time. But in the end, definitely rewarding. We’ve gathered five essential skills that leaders can implement when it comes to strengthening team management skills.
Sending a thank-you email to coworkers is an easy way to show your gratitude. Of course, there are pros and cons when sending a thank you email rather than a handwritten note.
According to Harvard Business Review, part of being an inspirational leader is “translating the company’s vision for your team.” While you may not have crafted the mission, communicating it to your team is a major proponent of visionary leadership.
Imagine yourself adrift on a kiteboard with a deflated sail in the middle of the Caribbean, waiting to be rescued. CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins, definitely can.
According to a 2010 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study, when people are thanked for their efforts they feel encouraged to provide more help in the future. Leaders that show appreciation and recognition make their teams feel valued for their work contributions.
"I was tired of being a founder and desperately needed a break," said Leah Culver in 2013. Fast forward today, Culver recently sold her third startup, a podcast app called Breaker, to Twitter. However, it wasn’t always a piece of cake.
According to Harvard Business Review, one secret to teamwork is “optimally design[ing] tasks and processes.” Your team can’t collaborate effectively if there are no systems in place.
According to Harvard Business Review, one advantage of being a leader is getting more time to macro-manage. It’s the opposite of micromanaging, in the sense where you get a bird’s eye.
According to Harvard Business Review, “decisions are more effective when more people are involved from the start.” The more the merrier, right? Right. Great leaders know that asking for team input will yield the best decisions, uncover blind spots, and show peer appreciation.
According to Harvard Business Review, choosing the “right metrics” to measure success and feasibility enables teams to get a strong grasp on their goals. Being intentional with how you pick goals will help your team make informed decisions and contribute to the company’s success.
According to a 2018 Journal of Leadership Education study, researchers found that integrating stories led to “mental mapping,” a method to help individuals understand how their organization functions.
Creating a resume that reflects your job experience, personality, and leaves a lasting impression can be tricky, but not impossible. Here are ways to write up a resume that will catch a hiring manager’s eye.
Barack Obama has made some of the biggest decisions in our lifetime. Just like him, we’re consistently making tough decisions. Recently, Obama took the time to share how he made decisions during his presidency.
